Many an author will speak of writing, in his best work, more than he actually knows.

The dead hand of research lies heavy on too many novels.

Malicious gossip takes the place of creation in non-creative lives.

After my mother's death, I began to see her as she had really been.... It was less like losing someone than discovering someone.

The more specific you are, the more universal you are.

one must find one's natural home, not try to construct it.

The dark has to be contained in the light or the light will be contained in the dark.